Rating 93
Style Red
Variety
Vintage 2021
Appellation
South Australia
Australia
ABV 14.5%
Price $25.00 Value Pick  Buy This Wine
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Reviewed 2023-10-31

Perfect For

Dinner Parties, Pleasing A Crowd, Weekday Dinner Pairings

Drink If You Like

Cabernet Franc, Merlot , Syrah / Shiraz

Dandelion Vineyards 'Lionheart of the Barossa' Shiraz 2021 Review

Winemaker Elena Brooks is a rising star in Australian wine. This bold yet focused Shiraz from Barossa shows that it’s time to bring this style of wine back into our collective drinking culture. It’s big and fruit-forward with some wood char and plums on the nose. Even a hint of coffee swims up to say hey. It has a great palate with ripe fruit and good acidity to break up the depth. A slight bitter note on the finish adds to the complexity. Welcome back Shiraz! Thanks, Elena!

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Dandelion Vineyards 'Lionheart of the Barossa' Shiraz 2021
Winemaker Elena Brooks is a rising star in Australian wine. This bold yet focused Shiraz from Barossa shows that it’s time to bring this style of wine back into our collective drinking culture. It’s big and fruit-forward with some wood char and plums on the nose. Even a hint of coffee swims up to say hey. It has a great palate with ripe fruit and good acidity to break up the depth. A slight bitter note on the finish adds to the complexity. Welcome back Shiraz! Thanks, Elena!

Reviewed On: 10-31-2023
93
POINTS
Dandelion Vineyards 'Lionheart of the Barossa' Shiraz 2021
Winemaker Elena Brooks is a rising star in Australian wine. This bold yet focused Shiraz from Barossa shows that it’s time to bring this style of wine back into our collective drinking culture. It’s big and fruit-forward with some wood char and plums on the nose. Even a hint of coffee swims up to say hey. It has a great palate with ripe fruit and good acidity to break up the depth. A slight bitter note on the finish adds to the complexity. Welcome back Shiraz! Thanks, Elena!

Reviewed On: 10-31-2023